RCNS researchers identify the neural basis of distractor interference resistance
Researchers of the Brain Imaging Centre (BIC), Research Centre for Natural Sciences (RCNS) identified the neural mechanisms responsible for the processing of task-irrelevant, distracting visual stimuli. By employing state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques, researchers of the BIC revealed that contrary to what was previously thought, distracting visual stimuli cannot be simply filtered [...]
A state-of-the-art lab-grown “mini-brain” disease model becomes available at the Research Centre for Natural Sciences
Novel research by Cambridge scientists enable deeper understanding of the initial pathophysiological steps in neurodegenerative diseases and hints at possible novel treatments. By developing a novel human brain organoid disease model, a recent study led by Dr András Lakatos (Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge) and first-authored by Dr. [...]
Safety Regulations in RCNS (Issued by Director General on October 14)
The 4th peak of the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Hungary. Although 60% of the population is vaccinated, it cannot prevent the spread of the virus. According to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the vaccination of the population can only be increased by mobilizing a wider range of society. We must [...]
Progress report of the H2020 CompBat project
The researchers of the CompBat project supported by the EU Horizon 2020 framework program aim at identifying new redox-active organic compounds for next-generation redox flow batteries (RFB). The project endeavours to find safe and environmentally sound solutions for large-scale energy storage, and the Hungarian participants (Theoretical Chemistry Research Group at [...]
Brain functionality in weightlessness
The latest paper by the TTK Environmental Adaptation and Space Research Group, “Persistent deterioration of visuospatial performance in spaceflight” was recently published in Scientific Reports. The experiment investigated the effect of long-term space travel on brain and cognitive function. While the era of manned spaceflight to Mars is soon to [...]